Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe

My thoughts, Neil? I think shaming and negativity are done by "Just World View" people that are small minded, self loathing, miserable people, quite often......the sort who don't get invited to parties and BBQ's because no one can stand to be around them. You aren't one of those people, but do you want to associate yourself with that image, especially since as a Christian, you're casting the first stone when you do this? These people are the Vogons of the weight loss world. (Gratuitous Douglas Adams reference, that)

Think about what I'm saying here. No, I don't think people should be enabled, but there are far less hurtful methods than shame and guilt and castigation and shunning.